Does ProDiag have same functionality as Vag-Com?

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Aug 30, 2005 | 08:06 AM

RASTA4

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Does ProDiag have same functionality as Vag-Com?

My laptop is company issued and doesn't support any 3rd party software installation. I don't want to buy a laptop since my desktop is relatively new, so a PDA based system is really my only option.

I don't need ProDiag to perform exactly like Vag-Com, but I'd like to do the basics such as view/clear faults, change convenience features, and view/store data logs.

Any 1st-hand experience would be greatly appreciated.

Aug 30, 2005 | 08:15 AM

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It has all the features as well as some the Ross-Tech system does not have

This will also graph and plot figures for you.

I have this unit and am very happy I did not go Ross-Tech even though I did want it prior. I always have the PDA in the glovebox and never have to bring my laptop with me. I use a Sony Clie so all my data is saved via Memory Stick which plugs directly into my Sony notebook.

Aug 30, 2005 | 08:24 AM

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Thanks for the input, their website says...

that a palm serial cable is required. Can this be purchased @ CompUSA or similar CPU store?

Aug 30, 2005 | 09:25 AM

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I just bought it a month ago - it's great!

I use it with my ghetto old Palm Vx. It works just fine - did a diag on all the Audi's in the family. Highly Recommend it

Aug 30, 2005 | 09:28 AM

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sometimes.. i bought mine direct from ShadeTree

I could not find the right cable at compusa, bestbuy etc.. Since Shadetree was local to me i went and bought the cable and software direct from them. That way i knew everything would work.

Aug 30, 2005 | 10:02 AM

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I know Matt Devo tried and didnt have luck conencting the two.

In all honesty if you call Steve I believe his name is at Shade Tree and tell them you already have the seriel cable maybe they can let you know if its compatible.

Aug 30, 2005 | 11:27 AM

EBG 18T [Eric]

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Call Mike Duran or Steve (owners/developers) and they should be able to help you.

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Aug 30, 2005 | 03:51 PM

lawong

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which features does the prodiag system have that the VAG-COM does not?

There is a real-time graph logger for the VAG-COM system.

The more expensive VAG-COM also has turbo mode diagnostics (sampling rates 2 or 3x faster than the prodiag system.) They also have the option for direct CAN communication which is needed for some of the newer vehicles). Neither of these are functions that the ProDiag tool is not capable of.

The Pro-Diag tool is good for vehicles up to those using Dual-K technology (which is fine for our B6s). The total cost for the cable + software is $250. There's an additional $20-60 cost for the serial dongle that you will need for your Palm.

The VAG-COM tool is as low as $230 (for serial), ($250 for key-usb adapter.) This is also good for dual-K line support.

Both devices have their places. For me a laptop is more practical. I keep all my VAG-COM scans on my laptop and its an easy place for me to reference everything. Also, when people ask me to scan their cars, I can easily take the VAG-COM scan and send it off in an email since its on the same computer.